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Americans are plugging in tiny balcony solar panels to slash electric bills

Across the United States, renters and condo owners are testing small “balcony solar” kits to chip away at rising electric bills. Instead of a full rooftop array, these plug-in panels perch on a ...
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How to make inverter at home DIY experiments

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Homeowner met with instant backlash after sharing DIY off-grid set up: 'That's an awesome fire trap you have there'

After seeing an image of a DIY off-grid generator, Redditors urged the homeowner to reconsider their dangerous setup. The ...
Hackaday

555-Based Square-Wave And Triangle-Wave Function Generator Build For Beginners

Over on YouTube [Andrew Neal] has a Function Generator Build for Beginners. As beginner videos go this one is fairly ...
NPR

Life Kit

February 12, 2026 • Friendship expert Kat Vellos shares tips on how to make a new friendship stick, including what to do together, how often to hang out — and what to do if the vibes just aren't there ...
NBC News

The best supplies for an emergency kit, according to FEMA and the CDC

Could you survive off of your own food, water and other supplies for a few days if you needed to? That’s the definition of “emergency preparedness,” according to the U.S. Department of Homeland ...
NPR

Life Kit

Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get ...
Consumer Reports

Predator 2500 Watt Super Quiet with CO SECURE

The Predator 2500 Watt Super Quiet with CO SECURE is part of the Generators test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Inverter Generator models like the 2500 Watt Super Quiet with CO SECURE ...
CNN

I tested solar generators for months. These are the two I recommend

Best solar generator: Bluetti Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station Best large-capacity solar generator: Anker F3000 Portable Power Station A backup power supply is essential when it comes to natural ...
New York Post

Expect the unexpected: Best emergency preparedness kits to stay ready for any disaster

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Not to be a Debbie Downer, but you never think ...
PC Magazine

I Don't Trust Password Generators, So I Built My Own. Here's How You Can, Too

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...